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Fierce gales and crashing waves smashed into the low-lying coast of Bangladesh and India on Monday, as an intense cyclone started to weaken as it progressed deeper inland. Two people have been killed since Cyclone Remal made landfall on Sunday night, Kamrul Hasan, secretary of Bangladesh’s disaster management ministry, told AFP. Communications are limited by the storm,…
In a significant advancement for fertility treatment in Nigeria, a private hospital in Abuja has successfully delivered its first set of triplets through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). This milestone comes as part of ongoing efforts to support women facing fertility challenges. Dr. Christopher Otabor, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, recounted the couple’s decade-long…
Senior security officials in Kano State, including the Police Commissioner, Director of State Services (DSS), Army Brigade Commander, and NSCDC Commander, have held a meeting with deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero at the mini palace in Nasarawa, Kano. This meeting occurs amidst growing tension over the Kano Emirate’s leadership. Governor Abba Yusuf reinstated Emir Muhammadu…
The Kano State Police Command has refused to comply with Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive to arrest the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, citing legal constraints and a pending court judgment. Governor Yusuf issued the arrest order early Saturday morning following the former Emir’s return to the state. However, the police have chosen to…
Dauda Ali-Biu, the outgoing Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has announced a 22% reduction in road accidents, injuries, and fatalities over the past twenty months. Ali-Biu made this statement during a parade at the FRSC Headquarters in Abuja, organized to mark his official departure from office. He attributed the achievements of…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has alerted Nigerians over the outbreak of poison in trade animals at Mandate Cattle Market, located near College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies at Adewole, Ilorin, Kwara State. This was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security,…
At least five people were killed and dozens others injured when a part of a stage collapsed on May 22 during a campaign rally in Mexico. The rally was attended by a presidential candidate who escaped injury, according to officials. Terrifying video shows a strong gust of wind forcing the top of the…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at connecting Nigerians to employment opportunities in Kuwait, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Scandinavian countries has been signed in Abuja. The agreement, signed with a private company that is a Nigerian subsidiary of a leading Kuwaiti employment agency, aligns with the Federal Government’s objective to create beneficial international partnerships…
The funeral procession for Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi commenced on Tuesday morning in Tabriz, following the tragic helicopter crash less than 48 hours prior, which claimed his life and those of other officials. Thousands of mourners lined the streets, accompanied by heavily armed guards, as Iranian officials and dignitaries delivered speeches, and music and prayers…
In the past year, the Kwara State Government has evacuated 158 beggars from the streets of Ilorin and returned them to their home states. Mrs. Afolashade Opeyemi, the state’s Commissioner for Social Development, revealed this during a ministerial press briefing organized by the Ministry of Communications in Ilorin, the state capital, on Monday. Mrs. Opeyemi…
The Ministry of Women Affairs has announced its partnership with the Niger State House of Assembly to empower 100 orphan girls through various welfare initiatives. Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye made this commitment during a briefing in Abuja, where she clarified the Ministry’s stance on the issue of mass weddings. Kennedy-Ohanenye emphasized the Ministry’s dedication to its…
Several people have been trapped as a one-storey building collapsed in Minna, the Niger State capital. The building which is located at in Sabon Gari area of Minna collapsed on Friday, May 17, 2024. Emergency officials who raced to the scene succeeded in rescuing seven persons who are receiving treatment at the Minna…
President Bola Tinubu is set to inaugurate several completed projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from May 27 to June 6, announced Nyesom Wike, the Minister of FCT, during a project inspection. Wike highlighted that the inauguration will include the commencement of commercial operations for the Abuja Light Rail, also known as the Abuja…
The Federal Government plans to establish a regulatory framework to protect the gemstone and jewelry industry from sabotage. Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of the Solid Minerals Department, announced this at a National Gemstone and Jewelry Show and the graduation ceremony for students trained under the Mineral Sector for Economic Diversification (MinDiver) project in Abuja. Dr….
The Federal Government and governors from 32 states have agreed to establish a joint committee to address ongoing issues in the mining sector nationwide. This decision emerged from a significant meeting between the Nigerian Governors Forum, led by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake. The initiative represents…
The managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, has held an high-level engagements with China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) top executives, and the China Development Bank (CBD) to concretise decisions on the next development horizons for Lekki Port. NPA boss recently represented the Federal Government at the Board Meeting of the…
The House of Representatives in a resolution on Wednesday urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to formulate policies to regulate house rents and activities of landlords in Abuja. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Emmanuel Udo (PDP-Akwa-Ibom) on the floor of the House in Abuja, In the resolution, the lawmaker…
President Bola Tinubu has been presented with the report of the High-Powered Presidential Committee (HPPC) concerning Nigeria’s Extended Continental Shelf Project, lauding the expertise and dedication of the committee members in advancing this strategic initiative. The project, aligned with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, seeks…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its approval to an initiative designed to overhaul the nation’s infrastructure and housing sector, addressing the pressing need for essential infrastructure and affordable housing. Crafted to address critical infrastructure needs and facilitate accessible homeownership, the initiative aims to stimulate job creation, foster inclusive growth, and enhance long-term productivity….
At least 41 people have been killed on Indonesia’s Sumatra island after torrential downpours washed cold lava down Mount Marapi and devastated helpless villages. Hours of heavy rain over the weekend displaced chunks of volcanic rock and sent them hurtling down into the settlements below, while a nearby river breached its banks and sent…
Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, alongside the Speaker of the Yobe House of Assembly, Hon. Ciroma Buba Mashio, Senator Mohammed Ibrahim Bomoi representing Zone B, and a host of dignitaries, converged yesterday to offer funeral prayers for the late Emir of Tikau, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Ibn Grema, at the Emir’s palace in Sabon…
In a recent article titled “Water – at the center of the climate crisis,” the United Nations Climate Action highlights the intricate connection between water and climate change. The report underscores the multifaceted impacts of climate change on the world’s water resources, ranging from erratic rainfall patterns to sea-level rise, floods, and droughts. Global Water…
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), in conjunction with several civil society organizations, has voiced apprehension regarding the draft agreement between the World Health Organization (WHO) and pandemic response strategies aimed at bolstering communities’ resilience against future pandemic threats. During a media briefing held in Abuja on Thursday, stakeholders expressed their concerns ahead of the finalization…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly issued a stern ultimatum to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), demanding an immediate reversal of the recent electricity tariff hike to N65/kwh. In an official statement released by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and TUC President, Comrade Festus Osifo, the ultimatum requires…
The House of Representatives has issued a directive to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), instructing the suspension of the proposed implementation of a 0.5% cybercrimes levy on electronic transactions conducted by bank customers. Consequently, the House mandated the CBN to retract the existing ambiguous circular and issue a clear directive in alignment with the…
An unidentified drainage worker from the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) found himself trapped in the underground drainage system at the Onipanu area of Lagos State. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the unfortunate event and stated that the agency swiftly initiated emergency response operations…
Traditional rulers from the 13 communities in Mkpat Enin local government area of Akwa Ibom State have staged a protest against the seizure of their lands by the administration of former Governor Udom Emmanuel for a coconut plantation, demanding N13 billion from the present administration. The vast expanse of land was reportedly seized by former…
Nigerian subscribers of DSTV and GOtv have been notified of impending service disruptions from Sunday, May 5, to Tuesday, May 7, due to ongoing construction activities on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. While acknowledging the inconvenience, DStv assured its customers through a social media announcement that efforts would be made to minimize service interruptions during the…
Justice Isa Dashen of the Federal High Court in Yenagoa has ruled against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its unauthorized publication in the media, declaring Pastor Oyinmiebi Bribena and his wife, Beatrice, as wanted individuals without a valid court order. The court deemed the publication unjustified, unlawful, and unconstitutional. In a verdict…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ratified the appointments of Mr. Joseph Danfulani Narai, Mr. Luka Ayedo Nizassan, and Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu Ndatsu as the new Sakaruyi of Karu, Esu of Kwali, and Etsu of Yaba communities of the FCT, respectively. Mr. Narai assumes the role of Sakaruyi of Karu,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced an extensive initiative with the aim of accelerating the elimination of malaria in the country and improving the health outcomes of its citizens. During a high-level dialogue session held in Abuja, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, outlined key components of the…
